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Expert: Alert level 3 lockdown the right thing to do
Getting on top of this outbreak quickly will be key to preventing wider spread. Otago University infectious diseases expert David Murdoch is applauding the Government...
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Australians told to 'cancel Christmas holiday plans'
As the Northern Territory looks to keep the hard border controls in place for at least another 18 months, and Western Australia points to a closure until at least...
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Scientists uneasy as Russia approves coronavirus vaccine
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have...
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Winston Peters: Mandatory face masking in Auckland imminent
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says Cabinet is considering a law change to make masks mandatory in Auckland. He told Mike Hosking Aucklanders should be wearing...
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Govt urged to be transparent over Auckland's Covid-19 outbreak
The Government's being urged to be absolutely transparent on Covid-19. Auckland's moving to level three at midday after four people in the same south Auckland family...
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Mike's Minute: Community cases leave plenty of unanswered questions
Is there a sinking feeling? I think so. The international media have been interesting overnight. One headline had "New Zealand's Covid Freak Out." In other words,...
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What Auckland's level 3 means for travellers with Air NZ
Air New Zealand is making mask wearing compulsory on all flights out of Auckland. For the duration of the change in alert levels, Air New Zealand's front of house...
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THE RE-WRAP: That Sinking Feeling
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Are They Up To It?/More Q.E.?/Biden's Pick/What Were the Rules Again?
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Judith Collins says election should be postponed
Judith Collins has called Jacinda Ardern this morning, asking for this morning's scheduled dissolution of Parliament to be delayed - as well as the election. Election...
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'Destructive' economic consequences for Auckland businesses
Auckland's mayor has called for calm and urged Aucklanders not to panic-buy as retailers warn that the return to lockdown could be "catastrophic" for struggling...
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Roadblocks to be set up in Auckland region
There will be roadblocks in Auckland to stop people travelling in and out of the region. It's moving to level three at midday, after four cases of Covid-19 community...
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Customers flood Auckland supermarkets as lockdown looms
Aucklanders headed to supermarkets in their droves last night, flooding into late-night outlets across the city ahead of the level three lockdown that comes into...
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Health Minister on Auckland's level 3 lockdown
Aucklanders are urgently preparing to return to level-3 lockdown this morning, with supermarkets and motorways busy and companies gearing up to ensure workers can...
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New Zealand driver Earl Bamber going Nascar racing
Two-time outright Le Mans 24 Hour winner, World Endurance Championship champion and reigning WeatherTech Sportscar GTLM champion to boot, New Zealander Earl Bamber...
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Pokie gambling costing economy $400 million a year - report
A new report shows pokie gambling in New Zealand pubs and clubs, is costing the retail sector more than $400 million a year. The New Zealand Institute of Economic...
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How receiving good financial advice could leave you $1.5m better off
Don't wait for a trigger to seek financial advice. A Financial Services Council survey of 2000 New Zealanders shows those who get advice early, save, invest and...
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Ministry of Health under scrutiny over 'misleading' flu vaccine messaging
The Ministry of Health is under pressure about whether it misled the country over a lack of flu vaccines this year. Emails to and from the ministry reveal a number...
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Face masks now required outdoors at crowded Paris locations
From the most romantic spots along the Seine to popular shopping streets, residents and visitors in Paris were required to wear face masks starting Monday in some...
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Scots College goes fully co-ed from next year
Wellington's biggest private school, Scots College, has decided to admit girls across its whole age range from Years 1 to 13. The change, announced today, follows...
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Cook Islands desperate for travel bubble progress
Cook Islands businesses hope a lifeline from New Zealand will come sooner rather than later. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has signalled a bubble could...
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Mike's Minute: Do people vote on policy?
Have you considered the fact that the so-called lack of policy around the election so far may not, in fact, be an issue? Do people actually vote on policy? Guns,...
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Survey suggests confusion over cannabis referendum
It's being suggested people have no idea what the cannabis referendum is about. A survey commissioned by Eqalis Pharmaceuticals has found 23 percent of people know...
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THE RE-WRAP: What's So Hard About Bubbles?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) You're Blowing It/Who Needs Policies?/We're To Blame/Road Envy/Show Us Your Sticker
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Mike Hosking: Is Warriors upheaval the key to their comeback?
I feel a bit remiss over my beloved Warriors. Normally we would start a Monday off the back of a win, with a word or two about how good it was, how good they are,...
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Mike Hosking: Where are the adults in charge of our recovery?
Am I reading this right? In this mad old world of mixed messages, we seem to have an admission from the government that more specialist workers are going to be...
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Study finds parts of NZ take pre-treated drinking water from polluted rivers
Parts of New Zealand are drawing pre-treated drinking water from rivers found to be regularly polluted with harmful nasties like E.Coli and campylobacter. New research,...
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The reason Scott Robertson didn't breakdance after Crusaders victory
Over the past four years, Kiwi rugby fans have grown accustomed to Crusaders coach Scott Robertson dancing after his team wins a competition. While the past three...
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Victoria could have reached 'plateau' of Covid-19 infections
Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has appeared cautiously optimistic about Victoria’s ability to get its coronavirus outbreak under control. With case numbers...
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Donald Trump signs executive orders to provide pandemic relief
With stimulus talks stalled, President Donald Trump announced he would go around Congress to deliver aid to Americans affected by the pandemic. But a close read...
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PM Jacinda Ardern: 'No, I have not been tested for Covid'; here's why
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has not had a Covid test because she hasn't had any symptoms, nor has she been asked to have one. "None. I haven't had any,...
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Greens confident parts of housing policy will be picked up
The Greens accept that only part of their new housing policy is likely to see the light of day. The 'Homes for All' plan includes the goal of clearing the social...
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NZ summer campgrounds - Why you need to book now
People looking to spend their summer getaway at a holiday park are being told to book sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. The sector is expecting...
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THE RE-WRAP: Open the Gates
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) No Sense In Staying Shut/Young People Are Still Useless/How 'Bout Those Warriors/Mount...
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Retail spending 'strong' in July, accommodation spend up
Retail spending in July was "strong", with the underlying value of payments up 11.4 per cent, according to the latest data from Paymark. Spending grew in most retail...
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Wrapping the Week: Why are we being urged to buy face masks?
Every Friday morning, Mike Hosking is joined by Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby to wrap the week in news. LISTEN ABOVE
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Organisation moves to protect authenticity of fruit and vegetables
We're making moves to protect the authenticity of where our fruit and veges come from. The $6 billion industry has come under increased pressure recently to let...
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Energy company receives approval to establish hydrogen fuelling stations
An energy company has been given the green light to establish a network of hydrogen fuelling stations. The Infrastructure Reference Group has approved $20-million...
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JobKeeper changes to cost Australia $15 billion
Big changes to Australia’s JobKeeper scheme will be announced on Friday in the wake of the “Victorian wave” of COVID-19 cases that is expected to cost taxpayers...
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Oranga Tamariki report: 'Something is rotten in that organisation'
Māori leaders say they have no faith in Oranga Tamariki and the chief executive needs to go after the latest report into the organisation found it was routinely...
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Mark the Week: Border complacency is economically dangerous
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The Border. 4/10. "We need to do better. No,...
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President Trump considering giving convention speech from White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'll probably deliver his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House now that plans to hold the event in...
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Peter Dunne's election preview: 'National run the risk of getting swamped'
MPs are hitting the campaign trail for the next six weeks. Parliament has adjourned ahead of the General Election on September 19. Former United Future leader...
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Kiwis urged to buy supply of face masks
Worksite temperature testing and giving staff the choice to work from home are just some of the ways New Zealand's biggest companies have been staying prepared for...
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Mike’s Minute: This isn't the New Zealand we know and love
I end the week in a level of some despair. Every home needs masks, so says Ashley Bloomfield. He wanted level two to last longer but the government overruled him....
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THE RE-WRAP: Why the Panic?
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Who Has Most to Gain?/Mark the Week/Parliamentary Open Mic/Diaz Downfall/Meanwhile, In...
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Mike Hosking: PGF another incompetent failure by Government
Two major polices, one I liked, one I didn’t, yet both of them failed and seemingly failed miserably. I called KiwiBuild bluff in October and November of 2017 before...
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Tami Neilson on her album tour, performs live in studio
Tami Neilson has kept herself busy recently, releasing her new album Chickaboom this year. She's also kept in touch with her native Canada and has been hosting...
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Apple and pear industry likely to be worth $2b billion in 10 years
Kiwis may not be able to leave the country, but at least our apples are. The apple and pear industry believes it's on track to becoming a $1 billion industry by...
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World responds to Lebanon's plight following deadly explosion
As Lebanese rescuers counted the dead and combed rubble for signs of life a day after a huge explosion shattered swaths of Beirut, nations near and far pledged Wednesday...
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Mike's Minute: Unemployment number simply not real
Who knew? We have read this all wrong. Covid-19 is actually good for the economy, why didn’t we get it here faster? The unemployment number, originally forecast...
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Revealed: the genetic secrets of NZ's 'living fossil' tuatara
It's roamed the Earth for perhaps 250 million years, but tuatara have only now yielded their genetic secrets – and they're unlike anything scientists have ever seen. A...
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Lockdown re-imposed in Scottish city over virus 'cluster'
Officials in Scotland ordered bars, cafes and restaurants in the city of Aberdeen to close Wednesday, re-imposing anti-virus restrictions after a cluster of 54 confirmed...
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Devastating Beirut explosion blamed on negligence
Investigators began searching through the wreckage of Beirut's port for clues to the cause of the massive explosion that ripped across the Lebanese capital, and...
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Rob Fyfe calls for loosening of border restrictions
A Government advisor says New Zealanders will need to get used to the idea of looser border restrictions. A New Zealand Herald Kantar Vote 2020 poll shows 68 per...
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Finance Minister: Unemployment set to spike near 10%
The Minister of Finance is sounding a warning New Zealand is unlikely to escape global economic fallout from Covid-19, with unemployment numbers expected to swell...
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THE RE-WRAP: Unbelievable Number
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Now News is Good News, Even Good News/Hosk Seems Anti-Cannabis/Policy Fails/Where's My...
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Successful Facebook page rebrands to market Kiwi-made products
A Facebook page started to help small businesses during Covid has blossomed into a brand new online shopping platform. Sarah Colcord started the 'New Zealand Made...
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'Say yes to the test' campaign receives support from National
Labour says the Government's amped up Covid-19 messaging isn't a political campaign, and National agrees. A refreshed Covid-19 campaign is reminding New Zealanders...
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Victorian Police clashing with people disobeying lockdown orders
Victorian Police Commissioner Shane Patton has detailed a “shameful” and “disgraceful” incident in a bayside Melbourne suburb last night after a woman was approached...
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National criticises lack of data on Provincial Growth Fund
National says it would honour the commitments already made in the Provincial Growth Fund, if it becomes the next government. The fund has come under scrutiny, in...
